Follow Walter @walterfootball for updates. Click here to jump to the Eagles' second-round pick. Week 18 gave us a dramatic shift at the top of the draft order, and those moves are sure to have a massive impact on how the early going of this years draft shakes out. Robinson is short and light, so he could stand to add some weight for the NFL. And that guy is Bryce Young, whose poise, vision and accuracy outweigh his historically small stature (relative to successful NFL quarterbacks). He put together a Philadelphia Eagles (from JAX)* | Oregon CB Christian Gonzalez, 22. After playing poorly versus South Florida, Richardson had a huge day taking on Tennessee. The 6-foot-3, 310-pound Carter has quality size to go along with shocking speed and athleticism. Heres the wide receiver Bears fans have been clamoring for. It was his first season as a starter, so Hickman could rise if he builds off that and shows more coverage ability. 7/1/22: In 2021, Nubin was a decent defender for the Gophers, recording 49 tackles, three interceptions and two passes defended. Click here to jump to the Seahawks' first second-round pick. Jr On the positive side, the 6-foot-4, 236-pound Richardson has rare physical talent with great size, a howitzer for an arm, and speed and athleticism as a runner. 1/7/23: Mitchell played really well in 2022 with blanket coverage. Marvin Mims can win down the field and has exciting YAC ability. Here's a roundup of first-round pick predictions from expert mock drafts for the Patriots with the No. Sources from around the NFL are high on his skill set. 7/1/22: Merriweather collected 42 tackle, an interception and four passes batted in 2021. 1 pick. Williams is an alpha at the position who is incredibly disruptive at the catch point. Darnell Washington fits like a glove. The Bears and Cardinals are definite trade-down candidates for the Colts. However, he really did not provide any big plays and did not record an interception. 1/7/23: Johnson recorded 71 tackles, a sack, three forced fumbles and one pass broken up in 2022. In 2020, Robinson flashed his big-time skill set with 703 yards on only 86 carries - 8.2 average - and four touchdowns. All thats to say I think they can wait on adding EDGE help and can take the best CB in the class, Christian Gonzalez. 6/30/22: Alabama has had a lot of first-round cornerbacks under Nick Saban, and the 2023 NFL Draft could see a few more. Cedric Tillman feels like a Mike Vrabel kind of player and can form a nice long-term duo with Treylon Burks. Here in this NFL mock draft, the Raiders send Carr to the Jets alongside a pick swap that is the equivalent of a very late first-round pick. The Commanders need to solidify several pieces of their offensive line, including RT. Example: A player who is listed at #50 on the Big Board and is selected at #35 will be a "Reach" of -15. 1/7/23: In 2022, McMorris recorded 61 tackles, an interception and five passes broken up. Doug Pederson loves his tight ends and Trevor Lawrence has established connections with lesser talents at the position (Dan Arnold, Evan Engram) the last couple years. Johnson has lot of upside to improve as he gains additional experience. He also took 26 receptions for 295 yards and four scores. 7/1/22: Ward flashed in 2020, showing some ball skills at cornerback. To truly know if he's the franchise quarterback, they have to surround him with high-caliber skill players. 1/7/23: Brown was a solid strong safety for the Fighting Illini over the past few seasons, and the senior was particularly dynamic playmaker in 2022. Jr 4 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and general manager Chris Ballard has to go for a quarterback, right? 1 wide receiver if he didn't get hurt, fits the bill. The 6-foot-6, 275-pounder has the size, length and strength to be a tough edge defender at the next level. (Just kidding. View Mock Draft. Arizona Cardinals | Alabama EDGE Will Anderson, 4. Jr Click here to jump to the Patriots' second-round pick. Miami Dolphins | Oregon State TE Luke Musgrave, 53. I think the Packers like their young wide receivers and wont be pressed to spend a top-50 pick on the position. Syracuse Kyu Blu Kelly can work his way into a significant role as a rookie in the desert. Jr * - denotes 2023 prospect. Here is a starting corner who could provide a quick upgrade. In 2022, he has 57 tackles, one sack, three interceptions and five passes breakups. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. CAR receives: 2023 1st-round pick (No. Which GM will mortgage the future in hopes of finding a franchise QB? 1 pass-catching option for either Mac Jones or Bailey Zappe. Jr In 2021, he collected 79 tackles, four passes defended and three interceptions. His size (6-foot-5, 275 pounds) and athleticism will make him a disruptor wherever he lines up. Trevon Diggs is obviously one of the best corners in the game right now, but the Cowboys need an upgrade on the other side of the field. Hellams needs to show improvement in pass coverage to rise as a senior. The 2023 NFL Draft begins Thursday, April 27, and ends on Saturday, April 29. Kyle Crabbs latest NFL mock draft has them sending this pick to Baltimore for Lamar Jackson. It has taken a while for him to earn playing time given the Buckeyes' roomful of future NFL defensive backs. He'll update a solid Broncos defense that traded away Bradley Chubb. After all, that's the ultimate goal: to predict which prospects these franchises will take. 1/7/23: Scott finished up a long career at California with a strong senior year that really helped him with the NFL. LV receives: 2023 1st-round pick (No. New York Jets | Texas A&M S Antonio Johnson, 44. Pick change: previously Quentin Johnston, WR, Pick change: previously Paris Johnson, OT/G. Player Rankings updated 4 days ago | Draft Order updated after every game, Non-playoff teams get picks 1-18 -- the team with the worst record picks first overall, Teams eliminated in the Wild Card round get picks 19-24, Teams eliminated in the Divisional round get picks 25-28, Teams eliminated in the Conference Championships get picks 29-30, Tiebreakers: strength of schedule, division tiebreakers, conference tiebreakers, interconference tiebreakers, coin toss, This order applies to all seven rounds of the draft with tied teams cycling positions from round to round, Weeks before the draft, up to a total of 32 compensatory picks are awarded to teams that lost significant free agents -- these picks are made after rounds 3-7. 1 overall. Dawand Jones is a massive, powerful man who can start at RT from day one and provide a boost to the Chargers rushing attack while helping keep Justin Herbert upright. Chicago Bears (from BAL) | Maryland OT Jaelyn Duncan, 56. He is also a dangerous runner who offers superb escapability and is extremely dangerous to make plays off schedule. Owens needs to improve his ball production and splash plays to rise as a senior. Zach Charbonnet is an intriguing combination of size, vision, and strength that could do well as the lead member of a committee for Mike McDaniel. Bijan Robinson is a rare combination of size, vision, and playmaking ability that can be a game-changer for the Eagles offense. He did not do much in 2020 and 2019, racking up 22 tackles and three sacks over that time, but he broke out with an impressive 2021 season. Derek Carr is obviously on his way out, but even if the Raiders bring in a veteran quarterback, spending this pick on a high-upside passer wouldnt be a bad idea. Joseph decided to enter the 2023 NFL Draft. Stroud or Kentucky's Will Levis. 6'4" The Russell Wilson trade is the gift that keeps on giving for the Seahawks, who are headed to the playoffs, and still have a top-five pick at their disposal. Simpson is one of the most athletic, versatile prospects in this draft, and would be a dangerous presence at every level of the field in New England. 6'0" Despite a frustrating season due to a porous offensive line, lackluster skill players and him being banged up, Levis has the skill set to to become a really good NFL quarterback. 6'5" USC Instead of paying Mike Edwards, the Buccaneers draft his replacement. 6'4" 1 pick, they can either stay put and take one of the two defensive prospects worthy of this spot, or auction it off to the highest bidder who wants to move up for a quarterback. The 6-foot-4, 235-pounder was the rare freshman to start on Nick Saban's defense, but Anderson proved his special ability with a superb 2020 season. Regardless of his roller coaster of a college career, Boutte flashed his potential as an after-the-catch playmaker with a penchant for finding the end zone (14 touchdowns in first 16 career games). Pick change: previously Jaelyn Duncan, OT. I just cant get the idea of Irsay loving Levis and demanding he becomes a Colt out of my mind. They may choose to play him at tackle and see if he can hang there at the NFL level before kicking him insideand theres nothing wrong with that. Rice has speed, a physically-impressive frame, and can run polished routes. Here's a big outside receiver that will make things very tough on defenses with Wilson and Breece Hall. The Pro Football Network free 2023 NFL Mock Draft Simulator allows you to be the general manager of your favorite team(s) and control the outcome of the 2023 NFL San Diego Union Tribune. Right now, Richardson is a bad quarterback, but he has an amazing skill set and incredible upside. Entering 2022, Gonzalez did not have an interception, so NFL evaluators wanted to see him show more ball skills, and he displayed improvement in that regard. He was a ballhawk who helped the Wildcats to get to the Big Ten Championship and produced a lot of splash plays with six interceptions, two passes broken up and 52 tackles. Notre Dame In my opinion, that's a smoke screen as Chicago tries to persuade as many QB-needy teams as possible to move up. Not the most heralded on the Alabama defense, Branch did a little bit of everything for the Crimson Tide. 1 receiver. Click here to jump to the Falcons' second-round pick. Tennessee Titans | North Carolina WR Josh Downs, 42. He has the versatility, motor, and finishing ability to become a key cog in New Englands defense for years to come. Detroit Lions (from CAR)* | Clemson DL Bryan Bresee, 10. Houston added their franchise QB at the top of the draft, now they add a piece to keep him protected long-term. 2023 NFL Draft predictions including pick-by-pick analysis from CBS Sports NFL experts. Will Anderson Jr. 6/30/22: Johnson is a massive corner who broke out for the Aggies in 2021. He can dominate on special teams while Jonathan Gannon puts him in positions to succeed on defense as he grows into a more consistent role. Battle is more of a strong safety type for the NFL. The long-term future of Buffalos safety room is in question due to expiring contracts. 1 overall pick, had he been eligible. / 310 lbs. Not only did he put together a season of excellent tape over 2022, but Murphy is a freak athlete in possession of a crazy combination of size, speed, athleticism and strength. He has one interception over his college career and could use more ball production. Los Angeles Chargers | Tennessee WR Jalin Hyatt, 25. South Carolina Jamel Dean and Sean Murphy-Bunting are both headed for free agency this offseason, and the Bucs dont have much cap space to work with, which could leave them needing a new No. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, Georgia The Chiefs havent been afraid to draft unpolished WRs before, and Jalin Hyatts upside with Patrick Mahomes is too juicy to pass up. Derick Hall is a better run defender than pass rusher right now, but theres reason to believe the Packers staff can groom him into reaching his full, QB-disrupting potential. As a pocket passer, Richardson is not good at this time. He had 82 tackles, three interceptions and two passes batted. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. Team sources feel Martin could be a riser during the draft process because he put together really good tape during the 2022 season. Torrence should have definitely returned to Florida for his fourth season, but he decided to enter the 2023 NFL Draft. Sure, many will scoff at a running back being drafted this high, but Bijan Robinson is a special talent. New Orleans Saints (from SF via MIA, DEN)* | Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker, 29. Hence, team sources project him as more of a late first-rounder for the 2023 NFL Draft. Kyle Pitts is a TE in name only and to truly unlock his potential, he needs to be used more as a wide receiver. And even if Broderick Jones doesn't start right away, he'll add quality depth before establishing himself as a force up front. Hes also not afraid to tackle. The 6-foot-3, 215-pounder is a highly talented dual-threat quarterback who could end up as a first-round pick - and perhaps at the top of Round 1. / 305 lbs. Broderick Jones isnt a finished product yet, but hes got the size you look for in a starting LT and has held his own in reps against some of college footballs top pass-rushers. / 175 lbs. DEN receives: Sean Payton. In 2021, Stroud completed 72 percent of his passes for 4,435 yards, 44 touchdowns and six interceptions. Washington Commanders | Tennessee OT Darnell Wright, 48. TRADE: 29 overall), 2024 2nd-round pick + Albert Okwuegbunam The Titans need more offensive line talent. 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Raiders add protection for future QB; Cowboys, Packers add offensive playmakers - CBSSports.com Playoff Picture Playoff Bracket Team sources think Branch could be a hybrid cornerback/safety similar to Minkah Fitzpatrick. 1 overall) He won Ohio State's starting quarterback position following Justin Fields' departure to the NFL. Now that the Bears have the No. 4 overall) With expiring contracts and void years galore, the Saints need to get younger and cheaper pretty much everywhere. While Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams should be long-term mainstays for Detroit, they can afford to add a bigger-body receiver that can win in various ways. In 2022, Scott recorded 85 tackles, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and four forced fumbles. The Seahawks should have some good options to consider with the fifth pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. Whether Lamar Jackson returns or not, the Ravens need to add to their WR corps. Jr Jr 1 overall) CHI receives: When you have Justin Herbert and are in a division with Maxx Crosby and Chris Jones, having quality offensive linemen is imperative. 1 overall. Jr Either way, he can be a mainstay on a Titans OL that needs rebuilding. Click here to jump to the Raiders' second-round pick. The Patriots have Isaiah Wynn hitting free agency and could use more tackle help. IND receives: 2023 1st-round pick (No. I wonder if the Falcons will be active in the QB market this offseason, using this top-10 pick for leverage. Skinner accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl. The top 2023 Safety prospects available for the 2023 NFL Draft. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | 2023 NFL Mock Draft Last update: Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. With some expiring contracts at the position, Las Vegas doesnt have much proven talent at CB. Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love, doesn't matter. Maybe that trend changes, but with a tier drop at the position coming, Murphy is the pick. Carolina Panthers (from LAR via DET)* | Kentucky QB Will Levis, 7. Not only did he put together Oregon With this being my first mock draft of 2023, we're going to keep it simple: no trades. While this does not fill an immediate need for the Jets, DJ Turner is too good of a player to pass up here. 1 overall pick, Chicago has three second-round picks in this NFL mock draft. Bryce Young may not have the size you look for in an NFL signal-caller, but he has it. Young has an exciting group of young pass-catchers in HoustonNico Collins, John Metchie III, Brevin Jordan, and maybe Brandin Cooksand could put up some decent numbers while the rest of the roster takes shape in the coming seasons. Projected Round (2023): 1. He was excellent as a freshman defensive end for Clemson in 2020, recording 51 tackles, 12 tackles for a loss, four sacks, three forced fumbles and a pass broken up. The draft board fell nicely for Seattle, who added a major disrupter inside in Jalen Carter and now drafts a high-upside EDGE in Round 2. 2 wide receiver, Dallas could certainly use someone like him. Hence, I could see them taking the best player in the 2023 NFL Draft, like Robinson. GM Ryan Poles said earlier this week that the Bears would have to be "absolutely blown away" to take a quarterback No. Some teams may be scared away by Young's lack of size, but his skillset warrants being the first quarterback taken. Dalton Kincaid wont offer much as a blocker early on but would be a dynamic piece of the Packers offense for either Jordan Love or Aaron Rodgers as a strong pass-catcher and route-runner. Overall, Porter was steady coverage in 2022 while recording 27 tackles and 11 passes broken up. Darnell Wright could slide in on the right side of the line from day one, or be groomed to take over for Charles Leno Jr. at LT. Detroit has a ton of expiring contracts on the second level of its defense. If he does well against speed receivers in the SEC, he could be a high riser for the 2023 NFL Draft. Click here to jump to the Colts' second-round pick. Tyler Steen has the skill set to develop into Kansas Citys next starting LT. Garrett Williams is recovering from an ACL injury, but he can be afforded some time to recover and develop if Philadelphia brings back James Bradberry for 2023. 14 overall selection. Denzel Mims is a bust and Elijah Moore is a slot receiver. In 2020, he flashed his potential with 4.5 sacks and 20 tackles in a backup role. Forbes is a competitive corner at the line of scrimmage, down the field, and on run plays/screens. Steen will enter the next level with a ton of experience, having started 45 straight games while playing in the best competition in college football. Team sources believe Dean will test well but think he is a better athlete than football player. Gabe Davis flashes, but hes invisible far too often. Texas Branch can play nickel corner or serve as a safety in the middle of the field. Baltimore Ravens | Texas RB Bijan Robinson, 24. Brown. Evaluations on Anthony Richardson are going to be all over the place. Levis completed 65 percent of his passes in 2022 for 2,406 yards, 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Anderson was phenomenal in 2021, recording 101 tackles, 17.5 sacks and three passes defended. The retirement of J.J. Watt opens up even more need for quarterback-hunters in Arizona and Anderson Jr. can make an instant splash. Gonzalez has high-end athleticism and instincts and would be a great complement opposite Jeff Okudah. 1 overall, the Texans NEED to find an answer at quarterback. Arizona Cardinals | Oklahoma OT Anton Harrison, 35. The Ravens need to improve their WR corps and Smith-Njigba is a strong route-runner and separator who can win quickly from the slot for Jackson. What did you think of the second edition of Jaime Eisners 2023 NFL Mock Draft? In 2021, Howden notched 43 tackles and five passes batted. For the NFL, Levis projects as a big-armed pocket passer, but he needs to cut down on the interceptions and get much faster at getting the ball out. Detroit Lions | Mississippi State CB Emmanuel Forbes, 49. Let us know what you think about this or any edition of our NFL Mock Draft series on Twitter and Instagramand stay tuned next week for the next edition of TDNs 2023 NFL Mock Draft series. The theme of each selection is putting Justin Fields in the best position to succeed. The junior recorded 37 tackles, seven sacks and a pass defended in 2021. Philadelphia Eagles | Florida DL Gervon Dexter Sr. NFLs investigation into tampering violations, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He is sleeper who could rise quickly as the 2023 NFL Draft approaches. On the year, Brown recorded 59 tackles, one sack, seven passes broken up and six interceptions. There are plenty of pass-catching options to pick from, but a dominant interior lineman might be harder to find, so Torrence gets the nod to help protect Allen, and improve the ground game. Richardson's supporters will point to Josh Allen as an example of a similar quarterback working out, but there have been many other first-round talents with good skill sets who never developed into accurate, effective quarterbacks, like Mitch Trubisky, Blake Bortles, E.J. 62. NFL Draft They could take the WR1 on their board (Quentin Johnston/Jordan Addison), they could take one of the remaining offensive linemen (Paris Johnson Jr./Peter Skoronski) to help protect Justin Fields, or they can take the last tier-one edge rusher in Myles Murphy. Alabama Patrick Mahomes worked wonders despite the absence of Tyreek Hill this year, but JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman are both set to hit free agency, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling has an $11 million cap hit next season. The chart also contains when each mock draft has been updated, as well as the top five He also could have sufficient versatility to play safety as well as cornerback at the next level. / 218 lbs. One more note: There will only be 31 first-round picks this year because the Dolphins were stripped of their selection due to tampering. My guess is it's a veteran, since the Raiders have the offensive skill players to compete in the AFC.
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